Introduction to what autism is; how it affects the day-to-day life of autistic people. It introduces the differences that autistic people may have with social communication and interaction. For example; use of speech; language; eye contact and body language. It also looks at why patterns and routines can be so important for autistic people and the differences autistic people may have when coping with change; predicting reactions and events and planning. It looks at how an autistic persons sensory experiences can be different and at co-occurring conditions. Finally; it looks at what you can do to help.
The National Neurodivergence Team is funded by Welsh Government to help improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families across Wales.
The Team does this in several ways – through co-produced training and resources, practice sharing and promoting the needs of neurodivergent people.
The Team’s website, NeurodivergenceWales.org is a key part of the National Neurodivergence Team’s offer. It contains a range of bilingual, free-to-access information and resources on many topics relating to neurodivergence, including e-learning modules developed in partnership with neurodivergent people, parents, carers and professionals to help give a better understanding of autism and ADHD.
